Rally Expansion Pack Officially Announced for Forza Horizon

Oct 17, 2012

Microsoft, Playground Games, and Turn 10 Studios have announced the upcoming release of the “Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack.” Delivering immersive and authentic rally racing on the roughest, untamed roads of Colorado, the “Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack” will offer Horizon players an outstanding off-road racing experience with deeper ruts, higher jumps, and new surface types to explore. Players will experience authentic rally action behind the wheel of rally-tuned cars, complete with co-driver calls, and much more.

Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack

The Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack will include new events, new cars, and new achievements and will cost 1,600 MS Points as a standalone purchase. The Rally Expansion Pack is included in the cost of the “Forza Horizon” Season Pass.  Look for more info on this exciting expansion pack in the weeks to come.

Assassin’s Creed III – Multiplayer Trailer

Oct 16, 2012

In this Assassin’s Creed III Multiplayer Trailer, get a deeper look into the unique locales, characters, abilities, perks and modes – ranging from classic approaches such as Deathmatch to co-op and team-based modes like Wolf Pack and Domination – that make this the most compelling online experience for the series.

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Astro Gaming announces 2013 Editions of A40 Headset and MixAmp Pro

Oct 16, 2012

ASTRO Gaming, a division of Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKUL), and creators of premium video gaming equipment for professional and hardcore gamers, today announced a major update to two of the brand’s most innovative and best-selling products with 2013 editions of the ASTRO A40 Pro Gaming Headset and the ASTRO MixAmp™ Pro.

The 2013 Edition of the ASTRO A40 Headset features an update to the company’s highly popular Quick Disconnect Cabling System as well as re-tuned drivers and enclosures that make the audiophile-grade headset the most accurate and detailed ASTRO Gaming has ever produced, with improved low-end response and less distortion at peak volume.

2013 Edition ASTRO A40 Headset Features Include:

NEW FEATURES:

• New Quick Disconnect Cabling System:  Updated version of the ASTRO Quick Disconnect system, offering the same flexibility of using multiple cable types and lengths, but now plugging directly into the headset via a 3.5mm 4-pole jack instead of the oiriginal mid-cable release.  This increases reliability and durability while also making it easier to change to preferred cable lengths and update cables as desired.
• Best Sounding ASTRO Headsets Ever:  The 2013 Edition ASTRO A40 has re-tuned drivers and enclosures with improved low-end response and less distortion at high volumes making them the most accurate ASTRO headsets ever

RETURNING FEATURES:

• ASTRO Audio Experience – Engineered specifically for gaming, ASTRO Audio delivers audiophile-grade sound in a richly detailed positional audio experience.  ASTRO A40 headsets are designed for extended game playing, movie watching and music listening sessions with superior fit and finish.
• Removable Mic System:  The ASTRO A40 feature a removable boom mic that can be removed and swapped from ear to ear.
• Dolby ® Digital 7.1 Surround Sound:  ASTRO 40 headsets deliver pinpoint spatial accuracy and crystal clear definition with Dolby ® Digital 5.1 and 7.1 Surround Sound decoding providing more immersive gaming, movie and music experiences.
• Customizable Speaker Tags:  ASTRO A40 features a magnetic, removable and customizable Speaker Tag system.  Tags can be designed online to create a unique look for teams, clans, guilds or simply for pure personal expression.
• Multi-System Compatibility:  ASTRO products are compatible with any platform you choose to game on.  Whether it’s Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Mac, or a mobile platform, ASTRO headsets will provide superior audio performance and vocal fidelity.

The cutting edge 2013 Edition ASTRO MixAmp™ Pro raises the bar once again with a host of new features, including: custom audio profiles; a new streaming out capability allowing gamers to incorporate Game Sound and Voice Chat directly into their livestreams; and, a smaller, more portable form factor for easier transportation to and from LAN and Pro Gaming events. 

Minecraft goes insane over Far Cry 3

Oct 16, 2012

Today, Ubisoft announced the creation of a map and texture pack for Minecraft inspired by the Far Cry 3 universe, which is to be released for free on PC on October 26, 2012.

This pack allows users to explore and survive the Minecraft experience through the warped lens of Far Cry 3, with modifications to all aspects of the original game, including environments, weapons and tools. Discover key Far Cry 3 locations and characters, including Vaas, Jason and Citra, all completely redesigned in Minecraft style.  The map also features over 50 Easter Eggs, hidden throughout the Islands.

With the map modded by Michael Lambert (Sacr3, creator of Newcraft City), a well-known Minecraft enthusiast, and artists Axel Janssen and Yohann Delcourt responsible for the textures, the Far Cry 3 inspired pack will be released for free on PC via the Far Cry official website.

Far Cry 3 is scheduled to release for the Microsoft’s Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC on November 29, 2012 across EMEA and on December 4, 2012 in North America.

Akaneiro: Demon Hunters shows off Jawbone Ravine

Oct 16, 2012

In Jawbone Ravine, craggy ravines cut through forested areas and expose natural cave mouths that lead to deeper underground networks.

The spirit of the Wolf Lord Moroko has been cruelly twisted by Ghostclaw Cult magic. Players must eliminate the Ghostclaw High Cultist and Destroy Moroko’s Spirit.

Help make Dead Island Riptide the best Collector’s Edition it can be

Oct 15, 2012

Deep Silver and the developers, Techland care about you and what’s inside your Collector’s Edition. They want to make one, but with your help.

Manager of Marketing & PR, Aubrey Norris of Deep Silver says:

But we want the community to decide what goes in it!  Not just like some “LOL HERE’S SOME SHIT THAT WAS LYING AROUND IN OUR ORIFICE” thing, you know?

So if you plan on picking up Dead Island Riptide, consider that you’ll have a voice in what appears in the Collector’s Edition. So now you can get that upgrade, and it will have some actual meaning to you. Vote here: http://kwiksurveys.com/app/rendersurvey.asp?sid=ku8d1catb1qyka531578

Emergency 2013, Looks Pretty Damn Cool

Oct 15, 2012

Don’t be confused by the screenshot titles. Emergency 2013 is actually Emergency 2012 + TONS OF STUFF. It’s a worst case scenario strategy game on PC from Quadriga Games. This game will answer apocalyptic scenarios like: What if a volcano erupted in Sweden?

Official Press Release:

Sixteen Tons Entertainment and Deep Silver are currently working on hot missions for fans of rescue strategy games – with Emergency 2013, a new installment to the Emergency series, is currently in the works. 

Emergency 2013 offers owners of Emergency 2012 a campaign with four new missions: A large volcano is about to erupt – all over Europe, magma currents must be diverted. The rescue workers need to deal with forest fires, eruptions, toxic gases, and outraged citizens in order to save everyone from disaster. 

Emergency 2013 will be released as a downloadable campaign pack via digital distribution platforms (main game required), and as an edition complete with the new campaign and the contents of Emergency 2012 Deluxe. Deep Silver and Quadriga Games will release Emergency 2013 for Windows PC on November 9, 2012. For more information, visit http://e2012.deepsilver.com.

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Steam Greenlights The Next 20 Games in Second Set

Oct 15, 2012

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the second set of titles proceeding to worldwide distribution opportunities through Steam Greenlight.

This second wave of titles was originally targeted to include at least 10 titles. Given the number and quality of games submitted, and the ship date of many of the top-ranking titles, the decision was made to increase the size of this group. (See full list below.)

Steam Greenlight is a new platform feature that enlists the community’s help in selecting some of the next games to be released on Steam. Launched on August 30, Greenlight allows developers and publishers to post information and media about their game in an effort to convince Community members that their game should be released on Steam.

Like the first set, this second set of titles to launch via Greenlight will be released independently in the months ahead (as they are varying stages of completion).

For more information, please visit steamcommunity.com/greenlight/

Greenlight’s Second Set of Titles.

• Afterfall InSanity Extended Edition
• AirBuccaneers
• Blockscape
• Contrast
• Fly’n
• Folk Tale
• Forge
• Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams (Project Giana)
• Gnomoria
• Interstellar Marines
• Lost Story: The Last Days of Earth
• Miasmata
• Miner Wars 2081
• NEOTOKYO
• Octodad: Dadliest Catch
• Perpetuum
• POSTAL 2 COMPLETE
• Secrets of Grindea
• The Intruder
• The Stanley Parable: HD Remix
• Yogventures!

New Teaser Trailer for Activision’s Wreck-It Ralph

Oct 15, 2012

Here’s a sneak peek into Activision’s upcoming videogame, Wreck-It Ralph, available for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and DS. As a story extension to Disney’s upcoming film, you will jump into this arcade adventure videogame and help Ralph become a hero, leaving his wrecking ways behind. As a threatening Cy-bug invasion breaks out, you get to team up with Fix-It Felix and travel through action-packed puzzles and missions to save their arcade home once again. Get ready for some serious ground and pound in the Wreck-It Ralph videogame!

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SimCity Disasters 101: Protection and Prevention

Oct 15, 2012

Today, EA is debuting the disasters trailer that gives you the first look at what happens to your city when they are hit by a disaster and a peek into how you can begin rebuild it after one strikes.

Fresh off the reel, SimCity Public Service Pictures presents to you, How to Deal with Disasters.  When taking over the mayorship of a city, one must be prepared to resolve a variety of situations like loiters outside of city hall, two donut shops opening next door to each other and how to explain why citizens keep disappearing when those U.F.O.s appear. Disasters are back and with helpful tips from people like Howard of New Haven, Connecticut, you can learn if bigger is indeed better. Did Howard allocate space for police, fire and health in his megatropolis? Find out when you watch the video here:

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Civil War is Coming to Marvel Pinball

Oct 15, 2012

Iron Man and Captain America face off in dramatic fashion in the latest collaboration between pinball masters Zen Studios and entertainment powerhouse Marvel Entertainment. Based on the 2006 six-part comic event Civil War, players must choose to join Iron Man in support of the Superhuman Registration Act or join Captain America in the fight against it.

The choice to support or fight the Superhuman Registration Act provides unique aspects to gameplay. For example, if you pick Captain America, you might get some help from the Punisher; whereas if you choose Iron Man, you may earn help from the Thunderbolts. Both sides contend for the allegiance of heroes still making up their minds, such as Spider-Man, Spider-Woman and Ms. Marvel.

Civil War features amazing slow-motion combat animations Iron Man and Captain America, each battling for what they see is right. The number of followers amassed to each cause determines the difficulty of each fight, as determined by striking the proper targets and ramps, some of which materialize in thin air.

Civil War joins an incredible lineup of Marvel themed tables, and will release on a multitude of platforms as standalone DLC:

•          Pinball FX2 on Xbox Live Arcade and Windows 8
•          Zen Pinball 2 as Cross Buy entitled content for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation®Vita
•          Marvel Pinball for PlayStation 3
•          Zen Pinball 2 on the Mac App Store
•          Zen Pinball on the iTunes App Store
•          Zen Pinball THD on Google Play.

Take a Look at the Forza Horizon Press Review Copy

Oct 14, 2012

On Thursday I received my Press Review Copy of Forza Horizon, which isn’t released until the 23rd of October. So I thought I’d share what was inside. I’ll have my review of the game by the end of next week.

It came in a large box containing:

• Reviewer’s Guide (embargo notice, playdate times, and general information)
• Enhanced manual
• Forza Horizon-branded sunglasses with soft-case
• Forza Horizon-branded earbuds
• A wristband USB drive
• The Game (obviously)

Additionally, this can be viewed on my Minus gallery.

Creepy New Hotline Miami Live Action Trailer “Wear Something Fancy”, Game Launches on Oct 23rd!

Oct 12, 2012

After winning ‘Game of the Show’ awards at Rezzed, Eurogamer Expo, and Fantastic Arcade, Dennaton Games and Devolver Digital have announced that top down fuck-‘em-up Hotline Miami will be kicking down the doors on October 23^rd. Final preparations and finishing touches are being made to this year’s darkest, most white-knuckle indie shooter which is now open for preorders on Steam, GOG, Get Games, and GamersGate.

“We don’t have time for a marketing quote, we’re trying to finish the f-ing game,” said developer Jonatan Söderström.

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